Hi everyone, welcome and thank you for dropping in again.
I am busy trying to catch up with The Funkie Junkie's tags of Christmas, so here is my tag no 3...
Linda's original can be seen
here, and though mine was definitely inspired by hers, mine is quite different as I had none of the stuff she uses. I was inspired by her colour scheme again and how she used texture at the bottom of her tag. I also really liked some of her background techniques and adopted something similar. I also liked the use of the word Noel, but as I don't have the lovely Tim Holtz die, I had to use what I had.
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The N was a wooden letter, the others were die cut with Spellbinder dies. Coloured with white Distress Crackle paint, swiped over with Walnut Stain Distress Stain and then bits highlighted with Treasure gold.
Stamps are Tim Holtz and the texture at the bottom was created with the help of a Crafty Individuals stencil and Paper Artsy Grunge Paste, mixed with gold paint and while still wet sprinkled with Distress Rock Candy Glitter.
As I did not have the little stars Linda used I finished the top of my tag with a rusty heart and punched star instead.
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You can read all the rules for the challenge
HERE and it is well worth playing as the challenge is sponsored by the
Funkie Junkie Boutique and there are fab prizes to be won.
I decided to turn my tags into Christmas Cards as Tim Holtz describes in his bonus video of Creative Chemistry 102. Here you can see both my tag no 2 and no 3 turned into cards.
Well, that's it, hope you like my version and thank you for visiting!!
Your tags are beautiful - especially the first i like very much! The relief on the bottom edge fits very well with this.
ReplyDeleteI don't like your version Astrid - I love it! The colours are gorgeous and I love your Noel. The embossing at the bottom is gorgeous too. Love that you are using them on Christmas cards too, they both look beautiful. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful, rich tag. Love your take on Linda's tag
ReplyDeleteCrafty Hugs
Annie x
These tags are beautiful. I just love Christmas tags. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese tags are beautiful. I just love Christmas tags. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis one is so very beautiful, too, dear Astrid.
ReplyDeleteThat stamp from T.H are wonderful, and I love you made them in that dark rusty brown!! The :Noel, and border belov are giving so much texture to the tag,-so lovely with the descreat background stamps !!
Cozy christmas when it is loveliest !!!
Hugs from Dorthe
Hi Astrid, another stunning tag. I love it and your tags make wonderful Christmas cards, really lovely
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Another gorgeous tag. Love how you used them to make those awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Lovely sparkly texture at the foot of the tag, and I love that sleigh silhouette - what a great image! Looking forward to doing some proper catching up over the next days and weeks...
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
This tag is simply Stunning. I'm really liking the brown hues ,it makes a nice change from the reds and greens we associate with Christmas-time. Lots of Huggles. Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteStunning tags Astrid... The texture & images are Beautiful...Love how you made them into cards...Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag no: 3 Astrid and all of them look lovely made into cards like that. A superb job.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
This is so lovely, Astrid! Your background is just gorgeous. That's a wonderful silhouette image and I love the sensational stenciling too. Wonderful take on tag #3. Glad to have you with me again this week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
This tag is beautiful.. and I love the way you turned two of them into cards. Wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tags with lovely colors and I like it how you put htem on a card!!
ReplyDeletexxx
Another stunning creation Astrid. Your tags looks amazing, but they also looks really cool made into cards as well, so both ways works really well and looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteLovely tags Astrid and they look stunning made into cards
ReplyDeleteAnne
amazing Tag Astrid,,,,,,love your first one,,,,,,,,waht a vintage effect and all over the 3D.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of Linda's tag! And, I love the idea of using them on cards!
ReplyDeleteAstrid...I am such a huge fan of your work. You have such a way of creating the most beautiful pieces through you use of color and texture. These tags are amazing! I love the vintage feel but also the gorgeous artistic quality of each one. Hugs, Candy
ReplyDeletewhat can I say that the others haven´t already :) fab
ReplyDeleteLove that sparkly texture & the rusty heart, & your cards look lovely Astrid, I've been doing the same thing :o)
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Beautifully done Astrid - so elegant.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Beautiful tags love the very vintage look.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tags, love the very vintage look.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous tag, beautiful colours
ReplyDeleteRosie x
I so love these neutral colors! Wonderful vintage feeling on this Christmas tag. The texture on the tags edge is gorgeous! Great idea to turn the tags into cards. Very inspiring! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Astrid and I really like that you have turned them into cards - what a great idea. Thanks also for the tip about the texture at the bottom - I must try that one. Margie x
ReplyDeleteWoow, what an amazing tags, I really love them , especially the first one is so beautiful, great idee to make a card of them!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Maria
I love the texture - esp. the die cut chipboard that you have incorporated so seamlessly. I learn so much from you and am planning to take the first Tim Holtz online class after seeing your wonderful tags. Love how you've turned them into cards, too!
ReplyDeleteLaura from Sunday View
wow just gorgeous Astrid!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tags/cards Astrid! I really need to start thinking about some Christmas makes... could you send your festive creative mojo my way as well please? :) xx
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your tags (and cards), Astrid!
ReplyDeleteI don't do X-mas cards (well, honestly I don't do cards at all), but I really admire good ones when I see them. Yours are just so enchanting and provide the perfect X-mas feel! LOVELY!
Hugs,
Claudia x
Very beautiful tags Astrid.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Janny
Hi Astrid, I really like your tags, but really LOVE them on the cards I am sure they will be treasured by whoever receives them. Hugs Mo x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your version Astrid!! The tags themselves are gorgeous and then you make them into cards and they are even more so. Love all the techniques you are using and the colours as always are fabulous!! Love, love, love!!! oxox
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW und auch diese beiden Karten sind traumhaft schön, da kommt man in's Schwärmen *seufz*
ReplyDeleteHerzliche Grüße
von Anke